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M3 ATU

2004 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

85,585 mi
Last recorded85,585 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM3 ATU
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 85,585 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2024 83,873 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 82,692 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 80,385 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 79,589 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 78,974 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 77,858 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2019 77,852 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

fuel cap sealing device cracking

Pass 21 Sep 2018 75,533 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 71,715 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 67,498 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 63,813 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2015 63,813 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 63,637 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 63,536 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside front tyre wearing thin

nearside side reapater loose

rear exhaust fixings heavily corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2013 51,662 miles

nearside rear brake pad could be getting low

rear exhaust joint flanges are cracked

tyre pressure warning light is on

Fail 15 Mar 2013 51,662 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

nearside rear brake pad could be getting low

rear exhaust joint flanges are cracked

tyre pressure warning light is on

Pass 3 Mar 2012 46,115 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 40,875 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 39,727 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 39,727 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 38,463 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 33,846 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 24,926 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 16,529 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner & outer edges.

Pass 9 Mar 2006 7,883 miles

How Reliable is the BMW M3?

Based on 440,678 MOT tests across 34,038 vehicles.

80.8%
Pass Rate
3,682
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
34,038
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,421
Brake pipe excessively corroded 7,386
coil spring incomplete 5,157
coil spring fractured 4,494
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3,944
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M3 ATU is a 2004 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2004 BMW M3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 69,495 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW M3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 14,421 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M3 ATU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW M3 typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 22 years old, this BMW M3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M3 ATU registered?

M3 ATU is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 5 March 2004.

Is M3 ATU safe to buy?

The MOT history for M3 ATU shows 26 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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